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 A Clean Transaction February 4, 2006
Written by rfwhitman
More profound and beautiful music in the Soundscape series... I agree with the previous post that here Robert Fripp uncovers deeper implications of the ideas being revealed in the late 2005 performances. This may be off-topic but i hope the moderator will indulge a comment on the Soundscapes recordings for Microsoft, or direct it to its proper place. Those who appreciate Robert Fripp’s music should be glad anytime he can make, as he said, "a clean transaction" to do what he does. To my mind it’s neither "evil" nor venal to accept a check from Microsoft in exchange for doing what you do well. Money gladly released in fair exchange for good work performed, with correct intent all around, can only be good. That’s why it’s called "kosher" money. It depends upon how it is earned and then spent or shared. Obviously, the input of money lets Fripp go on making this internal, not-extremely-commercial music. If the artist can prosper doing that, there’s little reason to take the other money, for example becoming a producer for some abysmal boy band or dance act, disappearing into the black hole of the ordinary music business as many artists do. I for one am happy for Robert Fripp that he doesn’t have to face that. Partisans of this or that computer, politico, etc. shouldn’t hope to enlist their favorite artists to prove what’s best and who’s right. I won’t say that the partisanship directly damages the art ... i either maintain my protective circle, or allow it to drop...in other words, either i use a certain quiet means to deflect the intrusion, or I let it find its mark in me via my reaction. Thus the decision to be damaged or not lies with the artist. But the fans should also leave their favorite artists out of all partisanry, if that’s a word in English... Some wish the Soundscapes collaboration had been with Apple, and indeed it would have made sense, if they had asked Fripp to do it. Meanwhile, resourceful users of non-MS computers can figure out how to use a tone probe as a system sound, and have that pleasure now. Thanks again Robert, and best wishes.
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Untouched By Response Thu., Apr 11, 2013
Posted by: donhenson
It’s hard for me to imagine booing this music. This is sublime Soundscaping. Repeated listenings have revealed a beauty that is ineffable.
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Last show? Miniature perfect Sat., Mar 9, 2013
Posted by: jeremykeens
This is the last soundscape available, and for that reason (mainly) I bought it. It would make sense to have these three Japan shows available as a set: they are relatively short compared to some other ones that are Read more
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Soundscapes with Mike Keneally Mon., Feb 25, 2013
Posted by: cstack3
I’m VERY pleased to see some archival recordings of Bob Fripp and Mike Keneally from their 1997 tour together! I saw this show in Chicago, and was just stunned to see Mike (who was dressed very oddly, wearing a Read more
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At the end of time Wed., Jan 16, 2013
Posted by: jackalope
One of the the most sonically pleasing beautiful works I have ever heard from RF......highly recommend .....10 stars and throw in a few planets as well ........
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Manchester, UK November 12, 1996
Posted by: peter29
Thanks, very interesting and informative. Yes, musically these pieces posses the same stagnant and cold atmosphere later found on November Suite album. Nice to hear clear choral sounds again, almost completely abandoned by Fripp with some exceptions over last few Read more
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Lots of fun Tue., Aug 28, 2012
Posted by: kalka2
Using a palette similar to November Suite, RF creates a set of 4 Soundscapes. Each one is different, and each one is worth hearing. In most cases, one can even hear the unamplified "pluck" of the guitar string before the Read more
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Manchester, UK November 12, 1996
Posted by: JoelSS
Very entertaining. Can’t wait for the Hank Williams covers... ;)
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Afternoon or evening set? Tue., May 8, 2012
Posted by: fhc339835
This is an excellent soundscape recording, one of the best so far in total, and the best of this certain period around the millenium. The liner notes indicate that on this day two sets have been performed by Robert, the current Read more
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Life time changing experience... Sat., Apr 21, 2012
Posted by: michaelmadden
A great day and a watershed for me finally beginning to understand how much influence the audience has upon the performer, in sense of behaviour and respect for the artist. with the church adorned in John Miller pictures and the beauty of St Peters Church, Read more
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